Bull Caster wheel replacement

[DT Seg]

I received replacement for one of my casters that isn’t rotating. Any suggestions on how best to handle that task? I’m thinking taking all the grates, drip pan, shield and empty the hopper and tip the Bull back on the hopper. Other options ?

 

[Greg Jones]

That would work, but I’d first try blocking up the end with the bad caster, like changing a flat tire on a car.

 

[DT Seg]

I thought about that too. Will have to see what I have to raise and support the end like that.

 

[fullhouse32]

Car jack. I used one to level my Bull.
then put blocks under it.

 

[C. Keeper]

Engine lift / hoist.

 

[jfrosty27]

Motorcycle lift/hoist.

 

[Mastertech59]

A cheap come along will work.
https://www.recteqforum.com/data/video/4/4370-70dfa08d00a28a06b813a0f9d8502dcf.mp4

 

[mooncusser2k]

I used a floor jack to replace both of my failed swivel casters. Easy peasy - and no removing everything to lay it down.

 

[DT Seg]

A cheap come along will work.
https://www.recteqforum.com/data/video/4/4370-70dfa08d00a28a06b813a0f9d8502dcf.mp4

Maybe I need to visit northern tool

 

[Mastertech59]

Maybe I need to visit northern tool

Harbor Freight has them too

 

[Uncle Bob]

Find a friend with a size 3 hat and size 54 coat to hold it up for you while you do the replacement..............probably only cost you a beer.

 

[C. Keeper]

Find a friend with a size 3 hat and size 54 coat to hold it up for you while you do the replacement..............probably only cost you a beer.

Damn, I like the way you think. Much cheaper than hoist.

 

[fullhouse32]

@DT Seg how to the wheel change go? Are we talking NASCAR pit times?

 

[DT Seg]

@DT Seg how to the wheel change go? Are we talking NASCAR pit times?

Haven’t done it yet. It was pretty rainy yesterday so it’s either this afternoon or tomorrow

 

[DT Seg]

mission accomplished - took maybe 10 minutes. used car jack and then found a wrench with the right thickness to get the wheel off. rolls nice now. Thanks to all for the suggestions. I didn't need to recruit my neighbor so that means one or two more brews for me

 

[brnytruk]

I replaced my stock wheels with ones from kitchen wire rack. All four swivel and lock. I cut the legs to allow for the taller wheel. Drilled a hole through the legs and wheel shaft

 

[C. Keeper]

I replaced my stock wheels with ones from kitchen wire rack. All four swivel and lock. I cut the legs to allow for the taller wheel. Drilled a hole through the legs and wheel shaft

Looks good and appears to be heavy duty.